Root Beer BBQ Ribs

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• 2 lbs pork ribs

• scissors

Divide ribs into 6-7" sections.

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• Instant Pot

Press Sauté (set to Normal).

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• vegetable oil (for frying)

Cover bottom of the pot with vegetable oil and let heat for 90 seconds.

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• tongs
• carving fork
• plate

Add one section of rib. Let cook for 3 minutes on each side, remove section to a clean plate. Repeat for each section, adding vegetable oil as needed.

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Press Cancel

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Remove inner pot and carefully dispose of used oil. Wash pot with dish detergent and hot water. Rinse & dry completely. Replace in Instant Pot.

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Stack rib sections into clean inner pot.

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• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• 12 fl oz root beer
• 1½ tsp salt

• bowl
• whisk

In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, salt and root beer then pour over the stack of ribs in the inner pot.

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Close & lock the lid.

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Turn steam release valve to Sealing.

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Select Pressure Cook–High & set timer for 45 minutes.

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Allow Natural Release for 10 minutes.

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Press steam release valve to initiate Quick Release.

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Press Cancel and Keep Warm.

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• cutting board
• tongs

Remove ribs, place on cutting board and let cool to warm.

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Press Sauté–More.

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• whisk

Simmer 10-12 minutes, whisking frequently until thickened. Reduce to about 2 cups of sauce.

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• ½ cup barbecue sauce

• whisk

Add remaining BBQ sauce, mixing well.

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• Large pan

Place ribs into a large pan then pour the sauce over them.